Simple Beef Pot Roast

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This easy pot roast recipe is warm, hearty, and delicious! Plus, the technique could not be more simple. The vegetables break down, combining with the meat's juices to create a sauce! Serve over horseradish mashed potatoes.

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John Mitzewich
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John Mitzewich
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Updated on May 7, 2024
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
3 hrs 15 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • 3 ½ pounds beef chuck pot roast

  • 2 teaspoons salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 cup diced carrots

  • 1 cup diced celery

  • 1 cup diced onion

  • ¼ cup butter

  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).

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  2. Heat vegetable oil into a large oven-safe pot over medium-high heat. Season chuck roast with salt and black pepper.

    Chuck roast on parchment paper, seasoned with salt and pepper

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  3. Cook in hot oil until brown on both sides; transfer to a plate.

    A large pot with browned chuck roast

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  4. Add carrots, celery, and onion into the pot. Cook and stir until vegetables start to release their juices, scraping any brown flavor bits off the bottom of the pot, about 3 minutes.

    A large pot with chopped carrots, onions, and celery

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  5. Add butter, and cook until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.

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  6. Sprinkle in rosemary; return roast to the pot and cover.

    A large pot with a browned chuck roast over chopped vegetables

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  7. Roast in the preheated oven until the chuck roast is tender, about 2 1/2 to 3 hours.

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  8. Season vegetables with additional salt and black pepper, if desired.

    A serving of simple beef pot roast with carrots and celery served over mashed potatoed

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

507 Calories
39g Fat
6g Carbs
32g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 507
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 39g 50%
Saturated Fat 17g 84%
Cholesterol 141mg 47%
Sodium 884mg 38%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 2g 5%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 32g 63%
Vitamin C 4mg 5%
Calcium 43mg 3%
Iron 4mg 22%
Potassium 439mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.